Rear extensions in Wakefield
3,792 applications since 2020. 3,006 approved and 105 refused. Refused: about 1 in 30 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 9 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Up to 3 m deep on a terrace or semi, 4 m on a detached house
- Up to 6 m or 8 m through the neighbour-consultation route, not on protected land
- No higher than 4 m, and eaves no higher than 3 m within 2 m of a boundary
- Together with other buildings, no more than half the garden and grounds
- Materials similar in appearance to the house
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 335 | 210 | 7 |
| 2025 | 435 | 338 | 13 |
| 2024 | 404 | 324 | 14 |
| 2023 | 480 | 400 | 18 |
| 2022 | 655 | 543 | 20 |
| 2021 | 833 | 677 | 21 |
| 2020 | 650 | 514 | 12 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| M Ward Architectural Dwg Services | 75 | 76 |
| SK Design (Yorkshire) Ltd | 35 | 35 |
| Neil Bowen Architects Ltd | 32 | 32 |
| Hampton Design Contractors | 29 | 29 |
| Archismart Design Ltd | 26 | 26 |
| Architecture 1B | 24 | 25 |
| Enhanced Building Plans | 21 | 25 |
| Orange Design Studio | 15 | 16 |
| Paddocks Architecture | 11 | 13 |
| DMS Architecture | 11 | 12 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 5,576 | 325 | about 1 in 18 |
| Doncaster | 4,564 | 163 | about 1 in 29 |
| Kirklees | 3,192 | 515 | about 1 in 7 |
| Leeds | 11,873 | 1,829 | about 1 in 7 |